Customer Reviews VIONIC Tide II

This is a cute sandal, really like the color that you could wear with anything, but it was just not comfortable on my feet. I wanted more of a cushiony feel!

Same shoe I ordered a few years ago and loved. Only now the straps are too loose, and I have wide feet. They are going back.

I am also frustrated with the "NEW" Tide II Vionic Orthoheel. One thing I liked about Orthoheel sandles was that they did not slap up and down when you walked like other flip flops do. I just received a new pair and unfortunately they now slap the bottom of my heel when I walk.

I love these and find they're one of the few flip flops I can wear with my flat feet. I had to return them though because unfortunately they were too loose/wide , which is crazy because I have the widest feet on the planet. I just felt like I had to "suction" my foot to keep them on. The design must have changed because I have older ones - when they were still called just Orthoheel - and they fit great.

I was looking for a sandal with the supportive Vionic insole I have purchased in the past. I sized down one whole size and this sandal has no support and is wide and sloppy on my foot. Returning.

Just as others have mentioned, these are not the same shoes as they were as Orthaheels. So disappointing that new management would change the product. This is the last pair I will buy as each new pair is less and less supportive. Wishing for the original pair that made my feet feel so good!

I am also disapppointed with the rebranding of Orthaheel to Vionic. Some of my favorite shoes for my overly-tender feet were Orthaheels. The new ones by Vionic simply pale in comparison. Guess they cut the quality. Such a shame. Back on the road, I guess, of looking for a comfortble sandal. Happy I at least still have my original Orthaheel sandals. I also agree with the customer who wonders why a firm stops making a bestselling item. I try to not get cynical but it's hard in such cases.

First pair of Vionic shoes....must say it is quite different. Feel like it causes my feet to roll outwards with more pressure on the outside part of my foot. Not sure I would purchase another pair.

I wanted to love this style, but just can't. The Tide Sequin base fits much better (almost no adjustment period, too); this style has never quite felt right in the arch. The shoes are cute - but they must go back unfortunately. I wear 11.5/12, and 11 in the flip flop styles is perfect. These are slightly wider and should accommodate regular and wide width as noted.

I love, love Vionic but this shoe is short.

I was hoping these would fit since they have orthopedic support, but like most things, they run too wide for my narrow foot.

I have purchased almost every color of the original Orthoheel Tide. I wear them constantly, indoors and out! Recently, I've had to replace some worn pairs, and purchased the new Vionic brand of what was Orthoheel. I was disappointed in the new brand. The arch support seems much less, and the materials the sandals are made of is much stiffer, making it much less comfortable for wearing long periods of time. The sizing also seems off from the original Orthoheel. The Vionics are looser in width, so your foot seems to slide around. All in all, they're just an ok buy. Vionics shouldn't have altered a great product!

I'm joining the ranks of those who say they used to love Tide until Vionic changed them. I just received a new pair but I'm sending them back. My old Tides feel like they're made for my foot and I can't wait to put them on when I get home from work. The new Tide soles are harder and the arch support is more of a hard (but smaller than before) lump. I'm going to order the men's Tide - the men's version has the same sole as my old Tides, so maybe it's the same footbed. Too bad they only come in black and brown.

I wanted to love these and use them for my trip to a few theme parks in Orlando, Florida. Unfortunately I am very flat footed and need something with a slight arch support. My feet are also narrow and I'm almost always a size 8.5, so I felt size-wise these were a perfect fit. The thong seemed comfortable and the overall weight of these were nice as well. However, I could tell just from standing in them for a few minutes that if I were to wear these all day my practically non-existent arches would be in an enormous amount of pain. Would be a great sandal for someone with a good arch, but for anyone that is flat-footed like me I wouldn't recommend these.

The arch support in these aren't as good as some of Vionic's other flip flops.

This is the second time I have bought these Vionics.To be honest they are not so amazing as Vionics are reputed to be.The natural alignment is not anywhere near as pronounced as is pictured . They are certainly not as flat as a regular flip flop, but on my foot the way the arch is built up makes the bone at the base of the second toe have a blister.Both times it happened , however after the callous forms there are no problems. The first pair lasted almost a year.

This is my fourth pair of VIONIC Tide II. I never had the original Orthaheel label shoes that so many other reviewers have suggested, but I can't imagine shoes being more comfortable than these. I have hard tile floors throughout my new home, and these shoes have saved my feet for the past three years. The pewter metallic color is pretty and goes well with denim, blue, and gray clothing and with silver accessories. I normally wear size 8 but need size 7 in this style.

Sadly, the straps on the Tide II sandals are too tight for me. I did try going up a size but it was still pretty snug. I own 3 other pairs of Vionic thong sandals (all different styles), and on those, the straps fit fine on my wide foot. I love the Gold Cork color, I hope Vionic will make more styles in this color in Size 5!

My last pair of these sandals fit perfectly. The strap on this pair is way too loose across the top of my foot.

Like many other reviewers, I too have purchased many Orthaheel flip flops and LOVED THEM. Unfortunately, our new puppy loved them too as he chewed the left shoe of my indoor flip flops. Urgently ordered another pair through Zappos (love Zappos!), however, the Vionic flip flops are NOT the same as the original Orthaheel. The height of the arch is definitely lower. Why did Vionic mess with a good thing?!@#

These shoes should come with a recommendation to only be used by people with very high arches. I bought them for support, and there is a considerable bump in the arch/ball of the foot area. They felt great for a couple months, and I loved the comfortable support, but then I developed constant aching in the balls of my feet, almost like they were bruised.It got to be so bad, I could barely walk. I went to my doctor, and she suggested it was the shoes. After not wearing them for 2 weeks, the pain subsided. Very comfortable at first, but beware of pain later.

I have Plantar Fasciitis and my podiatrist said that he recommended Vionic flip flops if you must wear a flip flop, and I must!, so I gave these a shot. I'm technically a size 10.5 wide, and that size is so hard to find, so I got this in 11 medium. So it's just a bit long for me, but not bad. But I definitely need a wider shoe- there are other Vionic medium widths that fit my foot, but these dug into the top of my foot too much, but that could be because I have high arches too. I love the color of these and you can definitely dress them up or down, plus the arch support is so, so good- however, they're a very heavy shoe- especially in the heel. I feel like my feet get tired just from wearing them. I'm going to try another style of Vionic flip flops- I know my perfect shoe is out there and I'll find it!

I absolutely love all my Vionic shoes and sandals. I thought I would treat myself to a new pair. I am sending these back because they started squeaking. The more I wore them around the house, the more they squeaked. I am so bummed. I contacted Vionic and they admitted they have changed the way they are manufactured. Also, the arch doesn't seem as high to me as the older ones. I am so bummed out they messed with a good thing.